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Dan Henry 1937vsFarer Discovery Olive

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Discovery Olive68h
Water Resistance
1937
Discovery Olive50m
MSRP
1937$290
Discovery Olive$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$925

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

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